If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:20
About this song
If Only Tonight We Could Sleep by The Cure is in C minor (estimated), around 72 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:20 (Electric guitar (clean), Choir aahs, Flute, Lead 6 (voice), Sitar, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – G5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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